Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas 2021

Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas is an iconic red wine from the steep granite slopes of Cornas, Northern Rhône, France, made exclusively from Syrah. This wine delivers precision and power in equal measure, offering a chiseled, textured profile with ample concentration. Aromas of dark cherries, plums, currants, wild herbs, crushed stones, and baking spices lead into a medium-bodied palate layered with purple fruit, white pepper, and violets. Finely grained tannins and bright acidity provide structure and lift, culminating in a long, peppery finish with floral elegance. A benchmark Cornas with intensity, harmony, and verve.

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Type: Red Wine
Style: Full-bodied, Intense
Grape Varietal: Syrah
Tastes Like: Dark cherries, plums, currants, wild herbs, crushed stone, white pepper, violets
Alcohol Percentage: 14%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: Cornas AOC
Region: Northern Rhône, France
Terroir: Steep granite slopes
Aging: Aged in large, neutral oak foudres
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C – Best served slightly below room temperature

Domaine Auguste Clape is regarded as one of the greatest producers in Cornas and a pioneer of traditional Syrah winemaking in the Northern Rhône. Renowned for its firm adherence to old-school techniques, the estate crafts deeply expressive, terroir-driven wines that are complex, age-worthy, and unmistakably Cornas. Their flagship bottling exemplifies balance, structure, and intensity, embodying the very soul of this historic appellation.

Red Meat: Braised lamb shanks or grilled côte de boeuf.
Game: Roast venison loin or hare stew.
Poultry: Guinea fowl with rosemary or duck with plum sauce.
Vegetarian: Wild mushroom ragout or roasted aubergine with lentils.

Fourme d'Ambert: Creamy and mellow, pairing beautifully with dark fruit.
Salers: Firm and rustic, enhancing the wine's earthy elements.
Tomme de Montagne: Savoury and aromatic, complementing peppery spice.
Bleu de Gex: Balanced and tangy, harmonising with the wine's florals and minerality.

Daube de Boeuf à la Provençale (Beef Stew Provençal Style)

Ingredients:

• 1.2kg beef chuck, cut into large cubes
• 1 bottle red wine (Cornas or other Syrah)
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 orange zest strip
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 bouquet garni
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, for browning
• Black olives (optional)

Instructions:

1. Marinate beef with wine, vegetables, garlic, zest, and bouquet garni overnight.
2. Drain and brown meat in olive oil. Add tomato paste and marinade mixture back to pot.
3. Simmer gently for 3–4 hours until meat is tender. Add olives in final 30 minutes if desired.
4. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or polenta, alongside a glass of Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas.